It amazes me to see people’s expressions as I travel around our community. There are far fewer smiles in 2011 than when I was growing up in the 1950s. Worried and preoccupied looks are on most faces. More...

Drusilla Bryant of Jackson and Max James of Mobile announce the engagement of their daughter, Llwanna Sherelle Bryant, to Darin Jerome Rogers, son of the late Amos Oneal Sr. and Joseph Johnson of Millry and the late Beatrice Rogers-Johnson. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Hicks of Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. David Jack Robinson of Whatley announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Mallory Lauren Hicks and Joshua William Robinson. More...

Mitchell “Mitch” Finney lost the office of Clarke County Coroner the day he took office because he did not file the required bond that day as required by law. Because the office is vacant, Gov. More...

Stephen Nathaniel Gordon of Grove Hill and William Franklin Mc- Corquodale II of Jackson have been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. More...

Jackson Academy’s boys’ basketball qualified to advance to the 1A Region 2 Tournament as they finished second in the Area 1 tournament last weekend. The regional tournament is being hosted by Coosa Valley Academy in Harpersville, Feb. More...

Sign-ups were recently announced for the Dixie League, Little League and Youth Softball programs in Jackson. Dixie League Sign-ups for Dixie League will be Feb. 8, 10, 15 and 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Dixie League Field. More...

The Jackson High School baseball team will host its annual Alumni Game this Saturday, Feb. 5, at noon, at Spec McCants Field. All former players are invited to attend and be a part of the activities. More...